I. EXORDIUM:
And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry."' - Luke 12:19
II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:
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III. OBJECTIVES:
To prioritize prayer, love and hospitality in the last days.
IV. TEXT:
1 Peter 4:7-9
1Pe 4:7 But the end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be of sound mind, and be sensible to prayers.
1Pe 4:8 And above all things have fervent love to yourselves, for love will cover a multitude of sins.
1Pe 4:9 Be hospitable to one another, without grudging;
PRAY: Pray for self-control and clear minds for us to pray, love and hospitality.
V. THESIS:
Prioritize self-control and clear mind in order to pray, love and hospitality in the last days.
VI. TITLE:
END OF ALL THINGS IS NEAR
VII. EXPLICATION:
A. Author: Peter - impulsive and full of weaknesses, whome Christ called Simon (Mark 14:37, Luke 22:31, John 21:15-17) Peter was prophesied by Lord Jesus to be a rock (John 1:42) called satan by Lord Jesus (Matthew 16:23)
- If Peter never studied at all, because he's just a fisherman, how can he write intelligibly, because of his secretary Silvannus/Silas named at 1 Peter 5:12
1 Peter 5:12
Silas will bring this letter to you. I know that he is a faithful brother in Christ. I wrote this short letter to encourage you. I wanted to tell you that this is the true grace of God. Stand strong in that grace.
Mark 14:37
When he went back, he found his disciples asleep. "Simon, are you asleep?" he asked Peter. "You couldn't stay awake for one hour, could you?
Luke 22:31
"Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has asked permission to sift all of you like wheat,
John 21:15-17
John 21:15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?"Peter told him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."
John 21:16 Then he asked him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?"Peter told him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."Jesus told him, "Take care of my sheep."
John 21:17 He asked him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?"Peter was deeply hurt that he had asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" So he told him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you!" Jesus told him, "Feed my sheep.
John 1:42
He led Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him intently and said, "You are Simon, John's son. You will be called Cephas!" (which is translated "Peter").
Matthew 16:23
But Jesus turned and told Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are an offense to me, because you are not thinking God's thoughts but human thoughts!"
B. Date and Place of Writing:
Uncertain. There are places in 1 Peter it's implying Rome, Peter mentioned Babylon which symbolizes ancient Rome (1 Peter 5:13), Peter also mentioned Silas and Mark which both of them got to Rome too (1 Peter 5:12-13) He might be writing 1 Peter inside Rome while Paul was in prison and with Paul during his trials before he died in Rome, but there's no certainty.
1 Peter 5:12-13
1Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is to be the true grace of God in which you are to stand firm! 1Peter 5:13 Your sister church in Babylon, chosen along with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, whom I regard as a son.
C. Audience:
Christians scattered thru Asia Minor - Jew and Gentile.
D. Purpose:
1. To encourage and strengthen the brothers. (Luke 22:32)
Luke 22:32
but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail. When you have come back, you must strengthen your brothers."
2. To feed God's flock. (John 21:15-17)
John 21:15-17
John 21:15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?"Peter told him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."
John 21:16 Then he asked him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?"Peter told him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."Jesus told him, "Take care of my sheep."
John 21:17 He asked him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?"Peter was deeply hurt that he had asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" So he told him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you!" Jesus told him, "Feed my sheep.
E. Keyword: "Suffering"
F. Key Text: 1 Peter 4:1
1 Peter 4:1
Therefore, since the Messiah suffered in a mortal body, you, too, must arm yourselves with the same determination, because the person who has suffered in a mortal body has stopped sinning,
G. Central Theme: Victory over Suffering
VIII. MAIN BODY:
A. Prioritize 3 Things in the Last Days:
1. Self-control and clear minds so we can pray. (1 Peter 4:7)
1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be of sound mind, and be sensible to prayers.
a. Spirit is willing but body (flesh) is weak (Matthew 26:41)
Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Illustration: we're only human as always is our alibi but we're not just human, but we're spirit, soul and body.
b. If in trouble, pray. (James 5:13)
James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing psalms.
c. Pray continually. (1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Timothy 2:8)
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore, I desire that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
2. Love one another deeply or honestly. (1 Peter 4:8)
1 Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent love to yourselves, for love will cover a multitude of sins.
a. Nothing can make you stumble (1 John 2:10)
1 John 2:10
He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no offense in him.
b. Our difference is our love. (John 13:35)
John 13:35
By this all shall know that you are My disciples, if you have love toward one another.
3. Hospitality. (1 Peter 4:9)
1 Peter 4:9
Be hospitable to one another, without grudging;
a. Share with God's people. (Romans 12:13)
Romans 12:13
distributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.
b. Entertain strangers. (Hebrews 13:2)
Hebrews 13:2
Do not be forgetful of hospitality, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
c. Our example: Our Bible Study is hospitality.
IX. CONCLUSION:
Read 1 Peter 4:7-9 out loud and review these 3 things and pray for it: (1) self-control and clear minds in order to pray, (2) love and (3) hospitality
